Evolution to Smart Learning in public education: A case study of Korean public education

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to introduce a new paradigm called "Smart Learning" in South Korea. The adoption of highly advanced Information Technology (IT) in education has been a global issue for many years. The Smart Learning paradigm in Korea is a convergence concept of Ubiquitous Learning (u-Learning) and Social Learning. This study examined the Smart Learning education system through a SWOT analysis of Korean public education. Thus, this study provides strategic implications for the countries that are in the process of promoting the Smart Learning education program. © IFIP International Federation for Information Processing 2013.